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Polish
Etymology
Literally, “to put head under axe”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): (normal speech) /ˈkwaɕt͡ɕ ˈɡwɔ.vɛ pɔt ˈtɔ.pur/, (careful speech) /ˈkwaɕt͡ɕ ˈɡwɔ.vɛw̃ pɔt ˈtɔ.pur/
- Syllabification: kłaść gło‧wę pod to‧pór
Verb
kłaść głowę pod topór impf
- (intransitive, idiomatic) to risk one's neck
Conjugation
Conjugation of kłaść głowę pod topór: see kłaść.
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